Comal Springs Riffle Beetle

Heterelmis comalensis

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Elmidae

Heterelmis comalensis is a rare species of beetle known by the common name Comal Springs riffle beetle. It is endemic to Texas in the United States, where it occurs in only two springs. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 2

Sources and credits

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Comal Springs Riffle Beetle

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